Tulsa Star Seethes Over Jim Crow and Rail Control In 1900s Chronicle
In a harsh editorial, the Tulsa Star criticizes government rail policy and Jim Crow practices affecting soldiers and Black patrons. It recalls a chaotic cinema event where patrons faced harassment, urging readers to support a better civic path and to oppose racial mistreatment.
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Wwenv
Hatue
Ralin
Kovernment
Railromd
Fee
White House
Jon
Kousne
RAE & Party
Christiioe
Dlegraes
Ifal
Noerowsan
Jim Crowed
Anolenid
Kanene
Ebitebied Bath Ly
Gas shortages and price hikes plague Tale residents
Citizens suffer from extreme gas shortages this winter as a utility raises rates and limits supply. The gas company, blamed for outages, has charged many households more than double the usual bill while residents wait for relief as cold weather strains fuel availability. Local officials condemn the situation and urge patience until temperatures moderate.
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PPOUE
Tultha
Talen
Coun
Seuy Gue
MALY
Build Our Own Race Enterprise and Employment Now
The New York News urges Black readers to support Black businesses and employ Black professionals to strengthen the race's economic independence. It argues spending within the community, supporting colored merchants, ice cream parlors, bakeries, furniture dealers, and other services as a path to future prosperity and social progress.
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Thorn
Taow
Commerce and Industrial Foundation
Maek
New York News
Harnessing Spiritual Forces in Negro Religion, A Critical View
Editor Mamlett argues that Black religious life must harness spiritual forces for practical devotion and social uplift. He contends Negro spiritual power has shaped American culture yet remains underutilized in family life, industry, education, and intellectual life, urging churches to expand influence and promote cross race understanding.
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Mamlett
Christan Index
Niagara
Aterica
America
Furnro
Neemes
RFOA
Hus
Barber Wanted at Douglass Barber Shop Tulsa
Job notice seeks a barber for Douglass Barber Shop at 121 North Greenwood Tulsa. Includes call to respond and a “liberal guarantee” to a Pirate class Workman.
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Douglass
Greenwood
Tulsa
Parody and crowding spark student parody at campus event
In a crowded campus scene, students discuss a parody that mimics Maud Koometey as PhD Keesha chooses the ene Te Kevlar vehicle. The note traces attendance by graduates and a visit to Eieet Out soli, with emphasis on the satire and crowding.
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Keesha Cho Ie
Maud Koometey
Annie Heep
Eieet
Soli
Dose Gide School Noth Delivers New Year Welcome
The faculty wave a hearty welcome back after a three day abeyance and plan a productive term. Principal Thuphion leads efforts to improve pupil physical training while teachers, including Lynch, Gordon, Pattan and Aire, noted a pleasant Christmas break. Attendance begins the month with games reported and pictures purchased for the hall. An open invitation calls patrons to support a stronger unity of parent, pupil, and teacher for the year.
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Prinet
Ward
Suceeta
Deaton
Wondford
Gordon, Pattan
Aire
Lynch
Halle
Keneral
Gleksen
Gow
Sue Sinuth
Tulsa author promotes new book with strong sales
A Tulsa event features Rita Simmons presenting a work titled A Dream of Frogdom treatment Rook ine the Ter and other items by Kanhae City figures. The author announces his latest book draws attention and the Tulsa reception shows marked success, reflecting favorably on local colored readers and the community.
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Ous
Kanhae City
Rookine
Rita Simmons
Tulsa
Shackleford
Wesley Chapel AME Church Sunday Services Announced
The Wesley Chapel AME Church at North Frankfort Street and Easton Avenue invites attendance at Sunday services at 9:30 am with a Bible lesson by superintendent Cox. A 6:40 pm Epworth League devotion and evening reading follow, featuring a New Year greetings program and a student choir.
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Wesley Chapel
EL Church
North
Frankfort Treet
Easton Avenue
Binslay
Cox
Aermon
Uae
Abunes
Epworth League
HL Wright
Rome
Patelotle Fonne
Wootey
Cooir
Jobneon
Muskogee Obituary Honors Club Worker and Teacher
Obituary details a prominent Muskogee woman known for Christian Endeavor work, Sunday school teaching, and upliftment of humanity. It notes her optimistic outlook, bright smile, and lifelong service. Surviving husband A Pordus, son Wendell, and mother Mary Aaron, plus many friends and community members listed. Read as tribute from Muskogee Public Library and local federated clubs.
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Amnion
Christian Endeavor
Ale
Wikomt
Way
A . Pordus
Mary Aaron
Wendell
Weroo
Colored Odd Mellowss No Ruild Home
Grand Trustee Hoard met December 27 in District Chand Master Col Jefferson’s office to plan raising 5000 dollars for busm home. Members discussed freely showing deep interest. District Grand Secretary H T Hutton reported loyalty of Lodges and Households in donations.
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District
Chand
Jefferson
Busm & Home
H. T. Hutton
Home Undertaking Co. No 41 W Lane
The obituary note lists Wim Lane as presiding elder, with two daughters and a son among survivors. The father died in a mine incident near Sang Springa, with remains sent to Coffeyville for burial. Parthouls Roberson, age 25, and Gly Doc. 24 are mentioned among the deceased. 佛 Lathamy Hosea of Gurleyana and Fenians were shipped to Bayne, Arkansas for burial, about thirty miles east of Little Rock.
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Lane
Agri
Wits
Ee Pres
Wim
Fis
Tulea
Frarkes
Hincevdence
Sang Springa
Coffeyville
Kas
Roberson
JM. Lathamy Hosea
Gurleyana
Bayne
Ark
Oath of
Little Rock
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Wastin
Dose Gide
NOTH
Wans, Cpey Action ViseEs
Otm M, Amackelford
Muskogee
Thos
Mere Dorty Locke
Lately Madson
Haines
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Parl Cooper
Morriaon Aire Hammond
A Wells
Wilmott Daveson
Mee
A Rooker
Carele Hooker
Hack
Simon Blake
Mier Peasting Bush
Jennie Laws
Frances Chandler
Marie 8
Colton
Fannie Handy
Huth No
Vube
TJ. Riliott
Ruild Home
Quillie Morgan
Atkinson
Hotmer Paltwood
Oklahoma
George Gratton, Jr
Guthrie
Ohio
Jane Norfolk
Mohawk
Will Gurtoy
South Main Street
John T. Miller
Prop
Dreamland Theatre
A. Carr
Tulsa Oklahoma
H. W. Ragsdale
Mgr
Okla
Midland Valley R. R
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Pawhusks
Wichita
Arkansas City
Wieh
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Agazine Club
Apieason
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Chun
Ie Tes Dal
Wemans World
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